South Africa Facts and Figures

Location of south_africa

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Map of South Africa

Capital:
Pretoria (executive)
Bloemfontein (judicial)
Cape Town (legislative)

Largest city: Johannesburg (2006)

Meaning of Country's name	South Africa takes its name from its geographical location on the continent of Africa
Capital	Pretoria
Largest Cities	Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Soweto, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth
Population	49,320,000 (2009 est)
Country Code	27
Internet Country Code	.za
Area	471,443 sq mi (1,221,037 km sq)
Area-Comparative	Slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Bordering Countries	Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho
Date of Founding (Current State)	May 31, 1961
Type of Government	Parliamentary Republic with a Parliamentary-dependent head of state
Languages Spoken	Afikaans, English, Swazi, Zulu Venda, Xhosa, Tsonga
Religions Practiced	Christians (81%), Hindus-Muslims (19%)
GDP per Capita	$5,823 (2009 est) (USD)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	minus (-) 3% (2009 est)
Top Exports	Gold, Diamonds, Platinum
National Holidays	New Year's Day – January 1, Human Rights Day – March 21, Good Friday – The Friday before Easter Sunday, Family Day – The Monday following Easter Sunday, Freedom Day – April 27, Workers' Day – May 1, Youth Day – June 16, National Women's Day – August 9, Heritage Day – September 24, Day of Reconcilliation – December 16, Christmas Day – December 25, Day of Goodwill – December 26
Money Currency	Rand (ZAR)
National SportsTeams	South Africa National Football Team, A1 Team South Africa, South Africa National Baseball Team, South Africa National Beach Soccer Team, South Africa National Cricket Team, South Africa National Women's Cricket Team, South Africa Davis Cup team, South Africa Fed Cup Team, South Africa National Football Team, South Africa Women's National Football Team, South Africa Men's National Ice Hockey Team, South Africa National Korfball Team, South Africa National Rugby Team, South Africa Women's National Rugby Union Team, South Africa A Cricket Team, South Africa National Rugby League Team, South Africa National Basketball Team, South Africa National Netball Team, South Africa Men's National Water Polo Team
Random Fact	Table Mountain in Cape Town is believed to one of the oldest mountains in the world

NEWS FROM South Africa

Monday, 05-21-12, 5:33

Minister Condemns Silencing of Women During Traditional Courts Bill Hearings

[BuaNews] Pretoria - The Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, says women should not be prevented from voicing their opinions during the Traditional Courts Bill public hearings currently underway.

Sunday, 05-20-12, 15:28

Security First, Bashir Tells Mbeki

[Sudan Tribune] Khartoum - The chairman of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) saw little change in Khartoum's position regarding the resumption of negotiations with Juba during his talks today with Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir.

South Africa

South Africa Facts and Figures

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